The Music Curriculum in Hong Kong Secondary Schools--Intentions and Constraints.

Ng, Fanny Yuen-Fun; Morris, Paul

Arts Education Policy Review, v100 n5 p29-40 May-June 1999

Describes the characteristics of a balanced music curriculum and explores the music curriculum in Hong Kong secondary schools. Analyzes (1) results from a questionnaire that addressed teachers' perceptions of music education in Hong Kong and (2) interview data in which teachers explained their rationale for using a specific curricular orientation. Includes references. (CMK)